Brent chats about five key questions relating to tariffs and planning in difficult market conditions. He gives answers to the following questions: 1. Whats the real strategy behind these tariffsand

Brent chats with T.J. Ryan about important terms to make your trusts better. In this first part of that conversation, they discuss the importance of settlor intent, HIPAA releases and incapacity deter

Brent chats with Steven Zeiger about why life insurance products are so complex. Steven explains the mechanics of the products and how data can reveal with are best for our clients. Steven also shares

Brent chats about how AI can be used in estate planning now. He discusses its current limitations and dangers associated with AI-Emboldened Advisers. He also discusses the future outlook of AI and how

In this Live recording, Brent chats about the state of the tax bills in Washington, DC, an interesting fiduciary liability case involving foreign accounts, how to plan for an uncertain future, and wha

This is an episode from March 2022, where Brent talks about his history with Ukraine and Russia's invasion. Although we are not almost three years removed, the content seems as relevant today as it wa

Brent chats about how adding leverage (or debt) to estate planning vehicles can increase the wealth transfer potential. He talks specifically about adding debt in irrevocable grantor trusts, GRATs, an

Brent chats about how to move a trust's income tax residence to a State with no income tax. He talks about what trusts can do this and when and why it might make sense. He also explains when the math

Brent chats about the new administration, and news of tax proposals from Republican tax negotiators. He shares his thoughts on tariffs, lower C corporation tax rates, the SALT deduction, the 199A dedu

Brent chats about how he's thinking about using the 2025 Estate Tax exemption of $13.99 million. He discusses getting ulta-high net worth clients to act, the basic planning frameworks and numbers, and